Bad news struck the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Anthony Davis suffered ligament damage in his left hand, which could cause him to be out for a couple of months.
It has not been the ideal season for the Mavericks. The team is currently in 11th place in the Western Conference. Without Davis and Kyrie Irving, it feels like the future of this season is not going to be bright.
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The fanbase also understands what the Davis injury means for the franchise. The team at 105.3 The FAN in Dallas feels that the Davis news means it is time for the Mavericks to tank the season.
“I would say team tank is coming along nicely, and now you got to look at that post All-Star break portion of your schedule and start looking at the veterans who are quality,” said host Gavin Dawson.
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Honestly, it’s a great mindset to have if you are the Mavericks. The franchise traded the pillar of their team, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. How did that work out for them? Well, the draft lottery rewarded them with the number one overall pick.
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Another bad season and the Mavericks could add another lottery pick alongside Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Davis. Tanking doesn’t sound so bad in Dallas.
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